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Clinical Teaching Fellow Amsterdam Law Clinics

Updated: 16 Sep 2024

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Amsterdam

Do you like:

  • a diverse job in an academic setting in which you will have impact on students with an innovative education programme
  • working closely with students and NGOs aiming at defending fundamental rights?


Then, the function of Clinical Teaching Fellow at the University of Amsterdam is just the thing for you!

What are you going to do?
At the Amsterdam Law School, students are offered an Experiential Learning programme unique in the Netherlands. Each Master’s programme offers courses from what is collectively known as the Amsterdam Law Practice (ALP), in which students are asked to apply their knowledge of the law to questions from actual practice and to reflect on this experience. The law clinics are known as the Amsterdam Law Clinics (ALC) and comprise eight different thematic legal clinics, ranging from the Business & Human Rights Clinic to the Fair Trials Clinic. Besides working on real life cases for clients, students participate in overarching, interactive workshops/seminars.

For the Amsterdam Law Clinics we are looking for a Clinical Teaching Fellow with experience in human rights and in clinical and academic legal education. The ideal Clinical Teaching Fellow is a law graduate with experience as a legal practitioner. The Clinical Teaching Fellowship is an exceptional opportunity to engage with legal practice and at the same time work in academia.

The Clinical Teaching Fellow is part of the Amsterdam Law Clinics team. The Clinical Teaching Fellow will support the Director of the Amsterdam Law Clinics in teaching the Amsterdam Law Clinics seminars and other related matters. In addition, the Clinical Teaching Fellow will supervise and coordinate several clinical projects/cases. Due to changes in the curriculum and availability of clinical projects, the tasks of the Clinical Teaching Fellow may change, however, the main tasks of the Clinical Teaching Fellow will be:

  • supporting the director of the Amsterdam Law Clinics in planning the Amsterdam Law Clinics’ seminars and in further developing the seminar’s curriculum;
  • conducting part of Amsterdam Law Clinics’ seminar’s curriculum, such as lectures on legal writing and oral skills and rounds sessions;
  • heading the Fair Trials Clinic and supervising the students involved in monitoring criminal cases against human rights defenders and journalists in Türkiye;
  • publishing of law journal articles in relation to clinical education (together with the Director of the Amsterdam Law Clinics);
  • assisting the Director of the Amsterdam Law Clinics in the organization of events (e.g. expert meetings, roundtables, panel discussions);
  • performing administrative and organizational tasks for the Amsterdam Law Clinics, including assisting in funding applications and external communications (website, social media, etc.); and
  • working as part of a team.


What do you bring?
We are looking for someone with a passion for education and law and who wants to contribute to the formation of the next generation of lawyers. Besides this, you have:

  • a law degree with an outstanding record;
  • at least three years of prior experience in legal practice or human rights related work;
  • strong organisational and communications skills;
  • an excellent command of English and Dutch, both verbal and written; and
  • a commitment to working intensively with students.


The following background and interests are encouraged and a plus:

  • prior teaching experience;
  • knowledge of, and experience in, the field of human rights; and
  • engagement with civil society.


What do we offer?
We offer an employment contract for one year, starting November 1st 2024. The employment contract ranges between 0,6 and 0,8 fte.

Your salary, depending on your relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract, ranges between € 3,345 to € 5,278 gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) . Partial remote work is optional.

About us
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds..

The Amsterdam Law Practice (ALP) is a unique experiential education programme for all master's students at the Faculty of Law of the University of Amsterdam. The programme constitutes a contemporary way of learning, in which reflection on one's own experiences and the development of a professional identity are central.

Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.

Questions?
If you have any questions about the position, please contact during office hours:


Job application
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. You can apply online via the link below. We will accept applications until October 3rd 2024.

Individual interviews will take place in the week of October 14th 2024. A second interview may be part of the recruitment process.

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

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